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God's Unbreakable Promise
Commentators emphasize that King Jehoram's extreme wickedness should have resulted in the end of his dynasty. However, God preserved the kingdom of Judah, not because of the king's actions, but because of His unwavering faithfulness to the covenant He made with David generations earlier. This demonstrates that God's promises are more powerful than human sin.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 8:16–19
18th Century
Theologian
This passage is parenthetical, resuming the history of the kingdom of Judah from 1 Kings 22:50.
The opening words of [Reference …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 8:19
19th Century
Bishop
To give him always a light. —Compare 1 Kings 15:4; 1 Kings 11:36; and for the promise to David, [Reference…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 8:19
17th Century
Pastor
Yet the Lord would not destroy Judah for David his servant's
sake
Not for his merits,…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 8:16–24
17th Century
Minister
A general idea is given of Jehoram's badness. His father, no doubt, had him taught the true knowledge of the Lord, but did wrong to marry him to th…